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Shapiro Urges Democrats Trifecta to Pass $15 Minimum Wage

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC · How we work

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Governor Josh Shapiro urges Pennsylvania voters to give Democrats a trifecta in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Pennsylvania Senate holds 27 Republicans and 23 Democrats, leaving Democrats two seats short of a tie.
If Democrats win two seats, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would gain tie-breaking power.
Democratic campaigners say a trifecta would allow a $15 minimum wage and codify abortion, LGBTQ rights, and affordable housing.

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Governor Josh Shapiro urges Pennsylvania voters to give Democrats a trifecta in the Nov. 3 midterm election.
Pennsylvania Senate holds 27 Republicans and 23 Democrats, leaving Democrats two seats short of a tie.
If Democrats win two seats, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis would gain tie-breaking power.
Democratic campaigners say a trifecta would allow a $15 minimum wage and codify abortion, LGBTQ rights, and affordable housing.